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Choquequirao Trail Review by Scott Thompson and Megan Bishop. Scott and Megan hiked the Choquequirao trail to Machu Picchu with Apus in May of 2015. Here is what Scott had to say regarding the trek and Apus Peru’s services.    As a lead-in, I think one of the common problems with most feedback or ratings, is that people share their experience as compared to what they had expected, but rarely are...
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  Choquequirao is a must see site in the Andes. See it now in relative peace and quiet before the promised Choquequirao cable car changes this route forever. Table of Contents Toggle Why trek to Choquequirao now?What Makes Choquequirao Special?A Tough Peru Hike for Hardy TrekkersChoquequirao’s Famous Llama TerracesA Great Alternative to the Inca TrailNow or Never? Choquequirao Cable CarOur advice? Go now.READ MORE ABOUT CHOQUEQUIRAO:Like it? Pin it! Why...
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Table of Contents Toggle Still on a high almost three months later…Fascinating Choquequirao Ruins Remoteness & Natural BeautyRemote Adventure Makes Choquequirao the Best Hike in Peru The Best Hike in Peru is also a challenge!Now or Never: trek the best hike in Peru today! Still on a high almost three months later… Are you looking for a real Peru adventure? How about the chance to visit an ancient Incan site that’s even...
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If you follow Apus Peru, you know that responsible travel is at the heart of what we do.  One of the pillars of responsible tourism is social sustainability. We have contributed to social sustainability through various initiatives over the years, including educational projects, clothing drives, and our annual Christmas chocolatada.   You will also know that in 2009, we went one step further and, along with two Canadians, founded Threads...
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At Apus Peru, part of our commitment to being a responsible travel company in Peru includes annual training courses and team building exercises for our entire staff. For instance, our chefs undergo training to ensure their skills are top-notch, and to learn more delicious recipes to prepare on the trail (honestly, it’s amazing what these guys can do!!) We also regularly offer a first aid and field rescue courses for...
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  • Want to experience the real traditions of the Andes? Join our Hands-on Weaving Tour and learn how local artisans transform natural wool into beautiful textiles using techniques that have been passed down for centuries. Meet the weavers, discover the stories behind their craft, and try your hand at weaving yourself.

#apusperu #localculture #andeanmountains
  • Get hands-on in the Sacred Valley! Join our Chichubamba experience to learn local traditions, visit family homes, and take part in everyday activities alongside the community. A genuine cultural immersion that offers a deeper connection to Peru and its people. 😊💚

#apusperu #sacredvalleyperu #localcommunity
  • Lima is a dream destination for food lovers and one of the culinary capitals of the world 🤩🥑🥭🐟🐹

Join us on a culinary tour through Lima and discover why this vibrant city has become a must-visit destination for travelers seeking unforgettable flavors. 🇵🇪🍴

#limafood #apusperu #culinarytravel
  • The Maras Salt Mines are one of the most unique places in Peru’s Sacred Valley. For hundreds of years, local families have harvested salt here from thousands of small terraced pools fed by a natural underground spring. The result is a breathtaking landscape that looks almost unreal 🤩

Thanks to Ofelia for capturing this amazing photo 🙏🏻💚

#apusperu #marassaltmines #sacredvalleyoftheincas
  • Ever wondered what it’s like to take the train to Machu Picchu with PeruRail? 🚆✨ 
From stunning Andean views to the excitement of arriving at one of the world’s most iconic destinations, the journey is part of the adventure. We help you plan every detail so you can simply enjoy the experience 🤩

#apusperu @perurail #machupichu #visitperu
  • Aguas Calientes, the charming little village at the foot of Machu Picchu ✨ 
We recently visited and inspected our partner hotels to make sure every detail meets our standards, so our travelers can relax and enjoy the magic of this special place with total peace of mind.

#apusperu #aguascalientes #machupicchutravel
  • Looking for a beautiful trek through the Andes to Machu Picchu? Leave us a message and we’ll share some tips to help you choose the right adventure.

#apusperu #machupicchuperu #incatrail
  • Machu Picchu tickets are selling out faster than ever this year. Reach out to us and book ASAP. 📸_Mario 🤩💚

#apusperu #machupicchuperu #visitmachupicchu #naturewonder #perutravel
  • Luxury Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Greco, our amazing guide 🤩 #apusperu #incatrail #trekkinglife
Want to experience the real traditions of the Andes? Join our Hands-on Weaving Tour and learn how local artisans transform natural wool into beautiful textiles using techniques that have been passed down for centuries. Meet the weavers, discover the stories behind their craft, and try your hand at weaving yourself.

#apusperu #localculture #andeanmountains
Want to experience the real traditions of the Andes? Join our Hands-on Weaving Tour and learn how local artisans transform natural wool into beautiful textiles using techniques that have been passed down for centuries. Meet the weavers, discover the stories behind their craft, and try your hand at weaving yourself.

#apusperu #localculture #andeanmountains
Want to experience the real traditions of the Andes? Join our Hands-on Weaving Tour and learn how local artisans transform natural wool into beautiful textiles using techniques that have been passed down for centuries. Meet the weavers, discover the stories behind their craft, and try your hand at weaving yourself.

#apusperu #localculture #andeanmountains
Want to experience the real traditions of the Andes? Join our Hands-on Weaving Tour and learn how local artisans transform natural wool into beautiful textiles using techniques that have been passed down for centuries. Meet the weavers, discover the stories behind their craft, and try your hand at weaving yourself. #apusperu #localculture #andeanmountains
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Get hands-on in the Sacred Valley! Join our Chichubamba experience to learn local traditions, visit family homes, and take part in everyday activities alongside the community. A genuine cultural immersion that offers a deeper connection to Peru and its people. 😊💚

#apusperu #sacredvalleyperu #localcommunity
Get hands-on in the Sacred Valley! Join our Chichubamba experience to learn local traditions, visit family homes, and take part in everyday activities alongside the community. A genuine cultural immersion that offers a deeper connection to Peru and its people. 😊💚

#apusperu #sacredvalleyperu #localcommunity
Get hands-on in the Sacred Valley! Join our Chichubamba experience to learn local traditions, visit family homes, and take part in everyday activities alongside the community. A genuine cultural immersion that offers a deeper connection to Peru and its people. 😊💚

#apusperu #sacredvalleyperu #localcommunity
Get hands-on in the Sacred Valley! Join our Chichubamba experience to learn local traditions, visit family homes, and take part in everyday activities alongside the community. A genuine cultural immersion that offers a deeper connection to Peru and its people. 😊💚

#apusperu #sacredvalleyperu #localcommunity
Get hands-on in the Sacred Valley! Join our Chichubamba experience to learn local traditions, visit family homes, and take part in everyday activities alongside the community. A genuine cultural immersion that offers a deeper connection to Peru and its people. 😊💚

#apusperu #sacredvalleyperu #localcommunity
Get hands-on in the Sacred Valley! Join our Chichubamba experience to learn local traditions, visit family homes, and take part in everyday activities alongside the community. A genuine cultural immersion that offers a deeper connection to Peru and its people. 😊💚 #apusperu #sacredvalleyperu #localcommunity
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Lima is a dream destination for food lovers and one of the culinary capitals of the world 🤩🥑🥭🐟🐹

Join us on a culinary tour through Lima and discover why this vibrant city has become a must-visit destination for travelers seeking unforgettable flavors. 🇵🇪🍴

#limafood #apusperu #culinarytravel
Lima is a dream destination for food lovers and one of the culinary capitals of the world 🤩🥑🥭🐟🐹

Join us on a culinary tour through Lima and discover why this vibrant city has become a must-visit destination for travelers seeking unforgettable flavors. 🇵🇪🍴

#limafood #apusperu #culinarytravel
Lima is a dream destination for food lovers and one of the culinary capitals of the world 🤩🥑🥭🐟🐹

Join us on a culinary tour through Lima and discover why this vibrant city has become a must-visit destination for travelers seeking unforgettable flavors. 🇵🇪🍴

#limafood #apusperu #culinarytravel
Lima is a dream destination for food lovers and one of the culinary capitals of the world 🤩🥑🥭🐟🐹

Join us on a culinary tour through Lima and discover why this vibrant city has become a must-visit destination for travelers seeking unforgettable flavors. 🇵🇪🍴

#limafood #apusperu #culinarytravel
Lima is a dream destination for food lovers and one of the culinary capitals of the world 🤩🥑🥭🐟🐹 Join us on a culinary tour through Lima and discover why this vibrant city has become a must-visit destination for travelers seeking unforgettable flavors. 🇵🇪🍴 #limafood #apusperu #culinarytravel
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The Maras Salt Mines are one of the most unique places in Peru’s Sacred Valley. For hundreds of years, local families have harvested salt here from thousands of small terraced pools fed by a natural underground spring. The result is a breathtaking landscape that looks almost unreal 🤩

Thanks to Ofelia for capturing this amazing photo 🙏🏻💚

#apusperu #marassaltmines #sacredvalleyoftheincas
The Maras Salt Mines are one of the most unique places in Peru’s Sacred Valley. For hundreds of years, local families have harvested salt here from thousands of small terraced pools fed by a natural underground spring. The result is a breathtaking landscape that looks almost unreal 🤩 Thanks to Ofelia for capturing this amazing photo 🙏🏻💚 #apusperu #marassaltmines #sacredvalleyoftheincas
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Ever wondered what it’s like to take the train to Machu Picchu with PeruRail? 🚆✨ 
From stunning Andean views to the excitement of arriving at one of the world’s most iconic destinations, the journey is part of the adventure. We help you plan every detail so you can simply enjoy the experience 🤩

#apusperu @perurail #machupichu #visitperu
Ever wondered what it’s like to take the train to Machu Picchu with PeruRail? 🚆✨ 
From stunning Andean views to the excitement of arriving at one of the world’s most iconic destinations, the journey is part of the adventure. We help you plan every detail so you can simply enjoy the experience 🤩

#apusperu @perurail #machupichu #visitperu
Ever wondered what it’s like to take the train to Machu Picchu with PeruRail? 🚆✨ 
From stunning Andean views to the excitement of arriving at one of the world’s most iconic destinations, the journey is part of the adventure. We help you plan every detail so you can simply enjoy the experience 🤩

#apusperu @perurail #machupichu #visitperu
Ever wondered what it’s like to take the train to Machu Picchu with PeruRail? 🚆✨ 
From stunning Andean views to the excitement of arriving at one of the world’s most iconic destinations, the journey is part of the adventure. We help you plan every detail so you can simply enjoy the experience 🤩

#apusperu @perurail #machupichu #visitperu
Ever wondered what it’s like to take the train to Machu Picchu with PeruRail? 🚆✨ From stunning Andean views to the excitement of arriving at one of the world’s most iconic destinations, the journey is part of the adventure. We help you plan every detail so you can simply enjoy the experience 🤩 #apusperu @perurail #machupichu #visitperu
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Aguas Calientes, the charming little village at the foot of Machu Picchu ✨ 
We recently visited and inspected our partner hotels to make sure every detail meets our standards, so our travelers can relax and enjoy the magic of this special place with total peace of mind.

#apusperu #aguascalientes #machupicchutravel
Aguas Calientes, the charming little village at the foot of Machu Picchu ✨ 
We recently visited and inspected our partner hotels to make sure every detail meets our standards, so our travelers can relax and enjoy the magic of this special place with total peace of mind.

#apusperu #aguascalientes #machupicchutravel
Aguas Calientes, the charming little village at the foot of Machu Picchu ✨ 
We recently visited and inspected our partner hotels to make sure every detail meets our standards, so our travelers can relax and enjoy the magic of this special place with total peace of mind.

#apusperu #aguascalientes #machupicchutravel
Aguas Calientes, the charming little village at the foot of Machu Picchu ✨ We recently visited and inspected our partner hotels to make sure every detail meets our standards, so our travelers can relax and enjoy the magic of this special place with total peace of mind. #apusperu #aguascalientes #machupicchutravel
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Looking for a beautiful trek through the Andes to Machu Picchu? Leave us a message and we’ll share some tips to help you choose the right adventure.

#apusperu #machupicchuperu #incatrail
Looking for a beautiful trek through the Andes to Machu Picchu? Leave us a message and we’ll share some tips to help you choose the right adventure.

#apusperu #machupicchuperu #incatrail
Looking for a beautiful trek through the Andes to Machu Picchu? Leave us a message and we’ll share some tips to help you choose the right adventure.

#apusperu #machupicchuperu #incatrail
Looking for a beautiful trek through the Andes to Machu Picchu? Leave us a message and we’ll share some tips to help you choose the right adventure.

#apusperu #machupicchuperu #incatrail
Looking for a beautiful trek through the Andes to Machu Picchu? Leave us a message and we’ll share some tips to help you choose the right adventure.

#apusperu #machupicchuperu #incatrail
Looking for a beautiful trek through the Andes to Machu Picchu? Leave us a message and we’ll share some tips to help you choose the right adventure.

#apusperu #machupicchuperu #incatrail
Looking for a beautiful trek through the Andes to Machu Picchu? Leave us a message and we’ll share some tips to help you choose the right adventure. #apusperu #machupicchuperu #incatrail
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Machu Picchu tickets are selling out faster than ever this year. Reach out to us and book ASAP. 📸_Mario 🤩💚

#apusperu #machupicchuperu #visitmachupicchu #naturewonder #perutravel
Machu Picchu tickets are selling out faster than ever this year. Reach out to us and book ASAP. 📸_Mario 🤩💚

#apusperu #machupicchuperu #visitmachupicchu #naturewonder #perutravel
Machu Picchu tickets are selling out faster than ever this year. Reach out to us and book ASAP. 📸_Mario 🤩💚 #apusperu #machupicchuperu #visitmachupicchu #naturewonder #perutravel
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Luxury Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Greco, our amazing guide 🤩 #apusperu #incatrail #trekkinglife
Luxury Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Greco, our amazing guide 🤩 #apusperu #incatrail #trekkinglife
Luxury Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Greco, our amazing guide 🤩 #apusperu #incatrail #trekkinglife
Luxury Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Greco, our amazing guide 🤩 #apusperu #incatrail #trekkinglife
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